Native Fauna & Flora

Kangaroo Island is a true wildlife sanctuary with around 40% of the island covered by native vegetation. It is home to a prolific bird and animal species including kangaroos, koalas, ospreys, fur seals and sea lions, and echidnas, all protected in their natural habitat. More than one-third of the Island
is declared Conservation or National Park and it has five significant Wilderness Protection Areas.

Many individuals and organisations share an interest in ecologically sustainable management of KI’s natural resources, including: